The public library for Jefferson County, based in Madras, run as a library district since 2000 with roots in a community library association started in 1916. Services include a bookmobile, a sound booth, a Genealogy Center, and the "I AM A STORY" oral history project.
Volunteering looks likeGeneral library volunteering when the library has needs, for people giving back or completing required community service hours. Apply online and the library reaches out when volunteers are needed. Read more ›
Who can volunteerCourt-Ordered / Community ServicePreteens (10–12)Adolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The City of Bend is the municipal government for Central Oregon's largest city, providing services from streets, water, and transportation to planning, policing, and fire response. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers support City departments through programs like Bend Beautification (litter pickup, native plantings, invasive weed removal — via Adopt-A-Spot or one-time cleanups), maintaining community gardens and… Read more ›
Who can volunteerFamiliesGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
BrightSide Animal Center is a high-save animal shelter in Redmond that cares for displaced dogs and cats, rehabilitates them, and places them in responsible, loving homes. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers walk dogs, socialize cats, staff the BrightSide thrift store, and help at adoption and community events; foster volunteers care for animals at home, including senior and ill pets in the fospice program. Read more ›
Who can volunteerFamiliesCourt-Ordered / Community ServicePreteens (10–12)Adolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center selling donated new and reclaimed building materials, furniture, appliances, and home goods at a fraction of retail price. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeReStore volunteers work alongside staff on regular shifts: cashiering, greeting shoppers, receiving and sorting donations, merchandising and setting up displays, and helping keep the store running. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The Giving Plate is a Bend food pantry offering dignified, choice-based food relief. Guests shop for free at its Community Store, children pick their own food at the Kid's Korner Market, a mobile pantry bus reaches rural communities, and weekend food packs go to students in Bend-La Pine schools. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers sort donations and produce, assemble orders, and unload trucks at the distribution center; drive or ride along on food pickups around Bend (clean driving record required); help at food drives and special… Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
Deschutes County is the county government serving Bend, Redmond, Sisters, La Pine, Sunriver, and the unincorporated communities of Deschutes County. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers serve on county advisory boards and committees (budget, audit, public health, behavioral health, bicycle and pedestrian, and more), support county departments and tri-county programs, and join emergency and public health response through the Medical Reserve Corps. Read more ›
Who can volunteerCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)
Connect Central Oregon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens communities in Crook, Deschutes, and Jefferson counties (plus Warm Springs) by connecting people with volunteer opportunities, board positions, and mentorship. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help run CCO's community events, from volunteer and board fairs to robotics and drone expositions, support community media production, and help keep the Volunteer Central Oregon directory accurate by reviewing organization listings. Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsSchool GroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The municipal government of Redmond, Oregon, with a council-manager form of government. It provides city services including streets, parks, police, planning, and Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field). Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeServing on city committees and commissions (some with youth seats), Adopt-a-Street, Park, or Trail commitments, one-time community clean-ups and planting days such as Earth Day and Arbor Week, group maintenance and… Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
The Veterans Ranch is a welcoming, 19-acre outdoor community where veterans find connection, purpose, and belonging. Through shared activities, meaningful work, and time spent together, the Ranch creates opportunities for veterans to build relationships, contribute their skills, and be part of a supportive community.
Volunteering looks likeVeterans and civilian volunteers work side by side to care for the Ranch and support a growing community. Opportunities include agriculture-related projects, property maintenance, special projects, events, and more. Read more ›
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Bend-Redmond Habitat for Humanity builds strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership for low- to moderate-income families and individuals in Bend and Redmond. Read more ›
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers build homes on new-construction job sites (no experience needed, with full supervision), staff the ReStore, salvage reusable materials on free reclamation crews, mentor future homeowners on budgeting and… Read more ›
Who can volunteerGroupsCorporate / Workplace GroupsSchool GroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)Oregon Health Plan Hours
A no-kill animal shelter in Prineville serving Crook County, providing adoption, foster, rehoming, and pet assistance services for stray and abandoned animals.
Volunteering looks likeVolunteers help with office work, fundraising and events, dog walking, cat care, kennel cleaning, community outreach, repairs, grantwriting, and photography. Read more ›
Who can volunteerSchool GroupsCourt-Ordered / Community ServiceAdolescents (13–18)Adults (19+)Older adults (65+)